Utility Operator

Are you an experienced Utility Operator looking for long-term work opportunity on a major industrial project?

Join the Ledcor team in Fort Hills, AB!

We are seeking Utility Operators with a solid background operating mid to large sized loaders equipped with grapple and jib attachments. The ideal candidate will also have experience operating dozers, excavators and graders and be comfortable working in a busy industrial environment.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy equipment in accordance with project requirements and Ledcor safety standards

• Operate: Loaders (Komatsu WA380/380, John Deere 744/844, CAT 980/988);  Dozers (D6 / D8); Excavators (80T and under) ; Graders (14M)

• Perform utility and material-handling work

• Complete pre-trip inspections and daily equipment reports

• Maintain a high level of awareness around workers, equipment, structures, and other site hazards.

• Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating loaders equipped with grapple and jib attachments; dozers and excavators

• Experience operating graders is considered an asset

• Experience using GPS machine control systems is preferred

• Ability to operate equipment with precision and good spatial awareness.

• Dependable, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a crew

Work Conditions:

• 14 days on, 14 days off, working 12 hours per day

• Camp accommodations provided  

• Charter flights provided from Edmonton and Calgary 

• Extended health and wellness benefits provided by CLAC 

• Work will be outdoors in various weather conditions

• Long term work opportunity

Additional Information

Ledcor Pipeline offers a unique set of pipeline services unmatched anywhere in the oil and gas industry. From pipeline construction to investigative digs and subcontractor management, we are accustomed to operating in challenging terrain, and we maintain some of the largest pipeline networks in the world.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package.  These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.